principal civil engineer – bristol

Rodgers Leask; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working

Challenging projects

Autonomy over projects

Career progression potential

Job summary

Rodgers Leask, an award-winning consulting engineering firm based in Bristol, is seeking an experienced civil engineer to join their team. The role offers the chance to work on a variety of interesting projects while leading and mentoring a civils team.

Applicants should have over 10 years’ experience in civil engineering, a strong client liaison background, and be fully conversant with industry-standard software like AutoCAD and Civil3D. The position includes a flexible holiday allowance and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in the civil engineering industry.
• Desire to lead a civils team and mentor colleagues.
• Aspirations for career growth in an exciting role.

Responsibilities

• Delivering design projects from concept to completion.
• Maintaining client relationships and delivering commercially aware solutions.
• Engaging in both design and project delivery activities.

Skills

UK design consultancy experience

Client liaison experience

Familiarity with Section Agreements

Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D

Hands-on project delivery

Team management and mentoring

Communication and presentation skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

WinDes

Job description

About the Role

Location: Bristol.
Form: Permanent.
Department: Civil Engineering.

Rodgers Leask is an award‑winning consulting engineering firm with decades of experience, technical expertise, and a friendly, proactive approach to clients. We deliver projects of all sizes across all sectors, from concept to completion, with imaginative, integrated engineering solutions that are rigorously designed, cost‑effective, and buildable.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to creating a sustainable society.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• UK design consultancy experience across a range of sectors – notably residential
• Sound client liaison experience and being commercially aware
• Experience with Section Agreements 278, 38, 185 and 104
• Fully conversant in software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, WinDes or their equivalents
• Hands‑on approach, with a desire to remain engaged in design and project delivery
• Willingness to grow a Civils team alongside the Regional Director – helping line manage/mentor colleagues
• Good organisation, communication, and presentation skills
• 10+ years’ experience in the industry and an aspiration to start a new and exciting chapter in your career

Benefits

• Flexible holiday allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Interesting and challenging projects
• Chance to be at the start of a new journey
• Autonomy to lead your own projects
• Excellent career progression potential

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